Virtual Earth Day

Back and to the Future: The Sustainable Progression of VWU

This year, Marlins Go Green and Facilities Management are proud to host the a virtual Earth Week Celebration honoring the 50th annual celebration of Earth Day. In doing so, we will also recognize the the advancements that our university has made towards a sustainable future with our theme:

Back and Into the Future: The Sustainable Progression of VWU.

Sustainability Over the Years

Even before Marlins Go Green, the students of Virginia Wesleyan University have had immense care for the environment. 50 years ago, these Marlins gathered in unison to support the first-ever Earth Day. The slideshow on the right contains a photo of this gathering, along with pictures and related articles from the 1992 Beech Wood Forest protests on campus. Environmental advocacy has been a monumental force on campus from the beginning.

Live Earth Day Celebrations

Below are links to several different Earth Day celebrations and conferences that will be held virtually. The vast majority are open for public viewing.

Earth Day: The Official Site | Earth Day NetworkVisit the official Earth Day site to learn about the world's largest environmental movement and what you can do to make every day Earth Day.

Will you join Earth Day Live?On April 22-24, millions around the world are taking to the web to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day.

Earthx2020: EXPO CONFERENCE FILM | 50th Earth Day 2020We are an international, nonprofit environmental forum whose purpose is to educate and inspire people to action towards a more sustainable future.

Join us online for Earth Day's 50th anniversaryFifty years ago 20 million people took to the streets for the sake of the environment. It was the world's first Earth Day. This year, for the Earth Day 50th anniversary. Together with Earth Day Network and Exponential Roadmap we invite you to join us for Earth Day Week, April 20–24, 2020. We’ll be broadcasting live talks and other daily shows.

Getting Involved While Practicing Social Distancing

Volunteer From Home

Commit to Vote Earth | Earth DayHelp get protections for people and planet at the top of the agenda by pledging to vote for the environment.

Sustainable Development Solutions Network

Citizen Science at NOAAPublic participation in scientific research is a growing trend in our increasingly “crowdsourced” world. Citizen science, as it is called, typically involves data collection by members of the public who pass their information along to researchers trying to answer real-world questions.

DIY Projects

MGG Online Earth Day Links

Tips from Sophie Gonzales about being sustainable!

Turn Trash into Treasure With 18 Eco-Friendly DIYsReduce, reuse, MAKE!

20 Zero Waste Cleaning Products for the HomeDIY zero waste cleaning products to clean your entire home. Each can be created from a short list of easy-to-find non-toxic, natural ingredients!

Top 5 Zero Waste Toilet Paper OptionsThis ultimate guide will help you learn all you need to know about zero waste toilet paper options and how to make the best choice for your family.

Learn and Observe

Check out the live cam of animals at the Monterrey Bay Aquarium

iNaturalistiNaturalist is a social network for naturalists! Record your observations of plants and animals, share them with friends and researchers, and learn about the natural world.

Fossil AtmospheresLearn more about Fossil Atmospheres

Explore the Hidden World of National Parks:

artsandculture.google.com/search/streetview?project=national-park-service

NativeLand.caWelcome to Native Land. This is a resource for North Americans (and others) to find out more about local Indigenous territories and languages.

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